2 months ago
Responsibilities
- Build, patch, customize, optimize, and test userspace packages for CIQ’s Rocky Linux products.
- Remediate CVEs in RPM packages shipped to customers.
- Improve package-building tooling and automation.
- Develop automated tests for specific software and complete systems.
- Participate in architecture discussions, planning, implementation, proofs of concept, and minimum viable products.
- Document projects to support knowledge sharing and user integration.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, open-source community, and sales teams.
- Support services before launch through system design consulting, platform and framework development, capacity planning, and launch reviews.
- Deploy solutions on standard server architectures, virtual machines, and cloud infrastructure.
- Use GitHub or GitLab for development and collaboration.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Linux Engineer, Linux Development Engineer, or software developer focused on the Linux operating system.
- At least 4 years of experience supporting Linux.
- At least 2 years of experience building Linux packages.
- Understanding of Linux OS packaging with RPM or DEB.
- Familiarity with CVE remediation for older code versions.
- Deep understanding of Linux operating-system internals and package interactions.
- Experience with Linux administration, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools and processes.
- Familiarity with Ansible playbooks and/or DoD STIG, SCAP, or RADIX processes.
- Proficiency with Bash, YAML, XML, JSON, REST APIs, OpenAPI, and HTTP GET/POST.
- Familiarity with Python, Go, Kubernetes, and other engineering tools and technologies.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
- Problem-solving, debugging, communication, and adaptability skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible paid time off.
- Employee stock options.
- Remote work with no travel required for most positions.
About CIQ
CIQ is building the next-generation of secure and performant software infrastructure for the AI era. Founded in 2020 by open source pioneer Gregory Kurtzer, CIQ helps organizations simplify, unify, and democratize high-performance computing and enterprise IT. CIQ is the founding support and services partner of Rocky Linux and the creator of products like Fuzzball, Warewulf Pro, Ascender Pro, and Rocky Linux from CIQ. The company provides scalable, open infrastructure solutions that empower innovation from the operating system up. Rooted in a community-first philosophy, CIQ is trusted by organizations modernizing for a future defined by data and AI. Learn more at https://ciq.com.